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Heavy rain expected for southern Ontario

Toronto and the rest of southern Ontario will see between 20 and 50 mm of rain by Wednesday night, according to a special weather statement from Environment Canada.

More rain, or even snow, is forecast for Thursday and Friday, with a chance of freezing rain and ice pellets, the statement said.

The greatest amount of precipitation is expected over southwestern Ontario.

Heavy rain, along with thunder and lightning, pounded Toronto Monday night. A house near Finch Ave. E. and Hwy 404 was struck by lightning, breaking its windows and knocking out power, Toronto Fire confirmed.

The city got just over 11 mm of rain, according to Environment Canada.

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